Frodsham Business Impact Survey 2026
We Want to Hear from Local Businesses
Frodsham Town Council is inviting businesses operating in Frodsham to take part in the Frodsham Business Impact Survey 2026.
The survey was commissioned following a decision by Frodsham Town Council at its meeting held on 27 July 2026 (Minute Reference: FTC/27/07/2026/19b) and is being undertaken with the support of Cheshire Community Action (CCA).
Why are we carrying out the survey?
The Town Council wants to develop a better understanding of the experiences, challenges and priorities of businesses operating in Frodsham.
The survey provides an opportunity for local businesses to tell us what is working well, what issues they are facing and what they feel could help support a strong and thriving local business community.
The information gathered will help the Town Council to better understand the needs of businesses and inform future discussions, priorities and decision-making.
How to take part
The survey can be completed online at:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/FrodshamBusinessSurvey2026
Alternatively, scan the QR code shown on our survey publicity to access the questionnaire directly.
Paper copies are also available for businesses that would prefer to respond in writing. Completed paper surveys will be returned directly to Cheshire Community Action, with pre-addressed Freepost envelopes provided.
Confidentiality and anonymity
The survey arrangements have been designed to allow businesses to provide their views openly. Responses will be handled by Cheshire Community Action in accordance with the anonymity arrangements explained within the survey.
Please have your say
We would encourage businesses of all types and sizes across Frodsham to take part.
The greater the response, the more useful the survey will be in providing a representative picture of Frodsham's business community.
If you run or manage a business in Frodsham, please take a few minutes to complete the survey and make sure your views are heard.
Frodsham Town Council Statement
Housing Development Adjacent to Hob Hey Wood
Frodsham Town Council does not support housing development on Green Belt land adjacent to Hob Hey Wood.
This position is consistent with the Frodsham Neighbourhood Plan, which was supported by 79.4% of those voting at referendum in November 2024 and now forms part of the statutory Development Plan for Frodsham.
The Neighbourhood Plan identifies specific locations to accommodate housing development within Frodsham, including 64 Main Street, land off Greenfield Lane, land to the rear of St Hilda's Drive, the Health Centre site at Princeway, Brook Works on Main Street and land at Penkman's Lane.
Policy H1 supports the appropriate location of new housing, including brownfield sites, identified sites and development within the settlement boundary. The Plan also seeks to protect Frodsham's important green spaces and natural environment through Policies GSRL1 and GSRL2.
Hob Hey Wood is recognised as a Local Wildlife Site and is an important area of woodland, wildlife habitat and green space valued by the local community.
FTC considers that large-scale housing development on the Green Belt adjacent to Hob Hey Wood would be inconsistent with the spatial and environmental principles of the community-supported Neighbourhood Plan.
Frodsham Town Council therefore supports the continued protection of Hob Hey Wood, its setting and the surrounding Green Belt and believes that future housing development should be directed towards appropriate and sustainable locations identified through the Frodsham Neighbourhood Plan.
